Bensonhurst by way of Nob Hill. Comfortable neighborhood classic with endless bowls of spaghetti alla carbonara, gnocchi bolognese, lasagna, and some garlic bread to bring it all home. Split personality to suit your mood: half bustling bistro, half calm oasis. Lots of single tables so you don't feel odd man out alone. Best place in the city to spot the San Francisco Twins, Marian and Vivian.
Considering the steep cost and formality of most Nob Hill restaurants, it's no wonder that residents don't mind waiting around for a table to open up at this cozy neighborhood bistro. This is the kind of place where you can come wearing jeans and sneakers, tuck into a large plate of linguine with clams and a glass of pinot, and leave fulfilled without blowing a wad of dough (pastas are in the...
Nob Hill locals crowd into this cozy cafe for solid versions of Italian favorites.:
The Scene
One side of Nob Hill Cafe is a bright, bustling room with an open kitchen along one wall, while the other side is a subdued, dark-green refuge with the candlelit romance of an...